Is midazolam a dangerous drug?

Abstract

Midazolam can be used to achieve anxiolysis, to provide conscious sedation with anterograde amnesia during operations performed under local or regional anesthesia, to induce general anesthesia, and as part of a balanced anesthetic. Understanding the pharmacologic properties and potential adverse side effects of any drug is necessary in order to dose and monitor patients effectively. When used with vigilance, appropriate patient monitoring, and slow, careful titration to desired effect, midazolam is an extremely useful and safe medication for both inpatients and outpatients.

• Authors: L Levy, S K Pandit
• Journal: Journal of post anesthesia nursing (J Post Anesth Nurs) Vol. 4 Issue 1 Pg. 40-3 (Feb 1989) ISSN: 0883-9433 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2921765 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Lorazepam
• Diazepam
• Midazolam

Topics

• Anxiety (drug therapy)
• Diazepam (pharmacokinetics)
• Humans
• Lorazepam (pharmacokinetics)
• Midazolam (adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use)